What are the best areas for daycare in Washington?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Washington are ZIP 98033 (score: 100/100), ZIP 98380 (score: 100/100), ZIP 99005 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for daycare?

A strong location for daycare combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Washington compare to other states for daycare?

Washington averages 98/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Daycare Costs in Washington

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and daycare centers competition.

The top markets here average $135,233 in household income, with 28.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 98033 leads at 100, $174,005 median income, and 26 existing daycare centers.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income	Daycare Centers
#1	ZIP 98033 Pop. 41 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,005	26
#2	ZIP 98380 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,162	0
#3	ZIP 99005 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,259	0
#4	ZIP 98021 Pop. 35 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$172,559	26
#5	ZIP 98625 Pop. 7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,536	0
#6	ZIP 98014 Pop. 7.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$157,680	0
#7	ZIP 98010 Pop. 6.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,692	0
#8	ZIP 98115 Pop. 54 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,190	26
#9	ZIP 98052 Pop. 79 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$164,848	27
#10	ZIP 98103 Pop. 52 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$127,372	28
#11	ZIP 99025 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,283	0
#12	ZIP 98422 Pop. 22 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,989	0
#13	ZIP 98443 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,423	0
#14	ZIP 98606 Pop. 9.4 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$118,026	0
#15	ZIP 99338 Pop. 19 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,002	0
#16	ZIP 98007 Pop. 27 Thousand	97 Excellent	—	$126,814	23
#17	ZIP 98012 Pop. 76 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$141,653	34
#18	ZIP 98004 Pop. 39 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$176,367	34
#19	ZIP 98513 Pop. 38 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,270	0
#20	ZIP 98524 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,526	0

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Washington, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $135,233 in household income. The common thread: daycare demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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